Rainbow Reads for Children

Books by and about 2SLGBTQQIA+ people for children.

Updated April 9, 2024
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Pride colors
Stevenson, Robin
Paper Book
★ "Awash in messages of love and the celebration of individuality... A rare treat for both Pride Day and everyday sharing."--School Library Journal, starred review ★ "A good thing comes in a small, rainbow package...A joyful, affirming, pride-filled read."--Kirkus Reviews,...
Canadian author.
Le Prince et le Chevalier
Haack, Daniel
Paper Book
See below for English description. Dans un royaume lointain, un prince s'apprete a monter sur le trone. Sachant qu'il vaut mieux regner a deux, ses parents sont determines a lui trouver une epouse aimable. Ils partent donc tous les trois afin de trouver une femme digne du futur...
The list of things that will not change
Stead, Rebecca
Paper Book
EIGHT STARRED REVIEWS! The reassuring book kids and families need right now. "An absolute original . . . a story that kids will love." --R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder At a time when everything is changing for Bea and her family, the important things...
Also available in eBook and eAudiobook formats.
Molly's tuxedo
Johnson, Vicki
Paper Book
Molly wants to look her best for picture day at her school, and what looks better than a tux? Molly's school picture day is coming up, and she wants to have a perfect portrait taken to hang on their wall. Her mom has picked out a nice dress for her, but Molly knows from...
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
LaCour, Nina.
DVD
A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent.
What are your words? : a book about pronouns
Locke, Katherine
Paper Book
Follow Ari through their neighborhood as they try to find their words in this sweet, accessible introduction to gender-inclusive pronouns that is perfect for readers of all ages.   Whenever Ari's Uncle Lior comes to visit, they ask Ari one question: "What are your words?"...
Le premier df̌il ̌de la fiert
McClintick, Joanna
Paper Book
See below for English description. Une famille se prepare pour un evenement tres special : un defile de la fierte! Qu'est-ce que la fierte, et comment a-t-elle commence? Pourquoi est-ce si important? C'est le premier defile de la fierte auquel bebe Sammy va participer, et ses mamans...
Le Premier défilé de la Fierté
McClintick, Joanna
Paper Book
See below for English description. Une famille se prepare pour un evenement tres special : un defile de la fierte! Qu'est-ce que la fierte, et comment a-t-elle commence? Pourquoi est-ce si important? C'est le premier defile de la fierte auquel bebe Sammy va participer, et ses mamans...
Pride puppy!
Stevenson, Robin
Paper Book
Key Selling Points An LGBTQ+ inclusive picture book where identity is not the focus of the story but queer community is centered. The family is intentionally not gendered. The author is part of the LGBTQ+ community and has spoken extensively about Pride with kids of...

Also available in eBook format.

Canadian author.

The Lotterys plus one
Donoghue, Emma
CD
Sumac Lottery is nine years old and the self-proclaimed "good girl" of her (VERY) large, (EXTREMELY) unruly family. And what a family the Lotterys are: four parents, children both adopted and biological, and a menagerie of pets, all living and learning together in a sprawling house called...

Also available in eBook format.

Canadian author.

Wednesday Wilson gets down to business
Galbraith, Bree
Paper Book
The most important thing to know about Wednesday Wilson is that she's an entrepreneur. She hasn't started any businesses yet, but she's pretty sure today is the day. She and her best friend, Charlie (Wednesday's future Vice President of Operations), with some help from her little brother, Mister,...

Also available in eBook format.

Canadian author.

Alice Austen lived here
Gino, Alex
Paper Book
From the award-winning author of Melissa, a phenomenal novel about queerness past, present, and future. Sam is very in touch with their own queer identity. They're nonbinary, and their best friend, TJ, is nonbinary as well. Sam's family is very cool with it... as long as Sam...
Also available in eBook format.
The fabulous Zed Watson!
Sylvester, Basil
Paper Book
FINALIST FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S LITERARY AWARD FINALIST FOR THE OLA SILVER BIRCH AWARD The literary scavenger hunt of a lifetime, starring an endlessly endearing non-binary tween Zed Watson loves a few things: their name (which they chose themself!), their big...

Also available in DAISY and eBook formats.

Canadian author.

The pronoun book : she, he, they, and me!
Corrigan, Cassandra Jules
Paper Book
"Welcome to The Pronoun Book! Join Ellie and Casey as they introduce you to the wonderful world of pronouns. Learn about what pronouns are, how they relate to us, and why it's so important to get them right!" This fun, engaging and empowering children's book is the perfect...
Also available in eBook format.
Pink, blue, and you : questions for kids about gender stereotypes
Gravel, Elise
Paper Book
Simple, accessible, and direct, this picture book is perfect for kids and parents or teachers to read together, opening the door to conversations about gender stereotypes and everyone's right to be their true selves. Is it okay for boys to cry? Can girls be strong? Should...

Also available in eBook format.

Canadian author.

Le rose, le bleu et toi! : un livre sur les stéréotypes de genre
Gravel, Elise
Paper Book

Est-ce que les garcons ont le droit de pleurer ? Est-ce que les filles peuvent etre des patronnes ? Qu'est-ce que ca veut dire, au fond, etre un garcon ou une filles ? Un livre rempli de questions pour aborder les genres et les stereotypes avec les enfants, mais aussi le droit de toute personne d'etre qui elle est.

Aussi disponible en format numerique.

Auteure canadienne.


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